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The Best Episodes of How I Met Your Mother Season 3

Every episode of How I Met Your Mother Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of How I Met Your Mother Season 3!

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A father recounts to his children - through a series of flashbacks - the journey he and his four best friends took leading up to him meeting their mother.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    How I Met Your Mother Season 3 Episode 1 - Wait For It
    8.1/10(4618 votes)

    #1 - Wait For It

    S3:E1

    Robin shows up with a date and this motivates Ted to 'get back out there'. We also learn something major about 'the Mother'.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Carter Bays, Craig Thomas

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  2. How I Met Your Mother Season 3 Episode 2 - We're Not from Here
    7.5/10(4169 votes)

    #2 - We're Not from Here

    S3:E2

    Ted and Barney pretend to be visitors to New York City to pick up women. Robin is still dating Gael.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Chris Harris

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  3. How I Met Your Mother Season 3 Episode 3 - Third Wheel
    8.0/10(4378 votes)

    #3 - Third Wheel

    S3:E3

    Ted's new attitude attracts women in the present and one from his past. The rest of the gang pulls together to help him make the most of the situation.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. How I Met Your Mother Season 3 Episode 4 - Little Boys
    7.5/10(4142 votes)

    #4 - Little Boys

    S3:E4

    Barney and Ted compete for a girl. Robin is dating someone new.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. How I Met Your Mother Season 3 Episode 5 - How I Met Everyone Else
    8.9/10(5671 votes)

    #5 - How I Met Everyone Else

    S3:E5

    Amid sharing stories with her about how members of the gang met each other, Ted's hot new girlfriend has a reaction to the meeting that gets her a high ranking on Barney's crazy scale.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Gloria Calderón Kellett

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  6. How I Met Your Mother Season 3 Episode 6 - I'm Not That Guy
    7.9/10(4112 votes)

    #6 - I'm Not That Guy

    S3:E6

    Marshall has to contemplate giving up his plan of using his law degree to help the planet when he's courted by a major firm; Lily reveals a secret to Robin that not even Marshall knows; Ted discovers a porn actor is using his name

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. How I Met Your Mother Season 3 Episode 7 - Dowisetrepla
    7.8/10(4161 votes)

    #7 - Dowisetrepla

    S3:E7

    Marshall and Lily's plan to buy an apartment is hampered by mistakes and Lily's hidden debt.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Brenda Hsueh

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  8. How I Met Your Mother Season 3 Episode 8 - Spoiler Alert
    9.0/10(5783 votes)

    #8 - Spoiler Alert

    S3:E8

    Marshall awaits his bar exam results; Ted introduces his latest girlfriend to the gang, who all see the flaw that Ted has missed

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Stephen Lloyd

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  9. How I Met Your Mother Season 3 Episode 9 - Slapsgiving
    8.9/10(5442 votes)

    #9 - Slapsgiving

    S3:E9

    Lily and Marshall have their first Thanksgiving as a married couple; Barney is tortured by the slap bet countdown clock, worrying about when the slap will be dished out.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Matt Kuhn

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  10. How I Met Your Mother Season 3 Episode 10 - The Yips
    7.8/10(4212 votes)

    #10 - The Yips

    S3:E10

    When Barney loses his way with women, he hopes a trip to the Victoria's Secret Fall Fashion Show will help him regain his form.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Jamie Rhonheimer

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  11. How I Met Your Mother Season 3 Episode 11 - The Platinum Rule
    8.4/10(4416 votes)

    #11 - The Platinum Rule

    S3:E11

    Ted's upcoming date with his doctor leads the gang to give him their own examples of why dating someone you already see regularly is a bad idea.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Carter Bays, Craig Thomas

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  12. How I Met Your Mother Season 3 Episode 12 - No Tomorrow
    8.0/10(4242 votes)

    #12 - No Tomorrow

    S3:E12

    Ted lives like there's no tomorrow during a St. Patrick's Day celebration with Barney. Lily and Marshall spend the evening at their new apartment with Robin.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Carter Bays, Craig Thomas

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  13. How I Met Your Mother Season 3 Episode 13 - Ten Sessions
    8.7/10(5004 votes)

    #13 - Ten Sessions

    S3:E13

    Ted pursues a woman named Stella, but only gets attention from her receptionist Abby.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Carter Bays, Craig Thomas, Chris Harris

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  14. How I Met Your Mother Season 3 Episode 14 - The Bracket
    8.6/10(4502 votes)

    #14 - The Bracket

    S3:E14

    Barney's efforts to hook up with women are being thwarted by a mysterious woman from his past. Barney and the gang must sift though his many past flings in an attempt to find out who she is.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Joe Kelly

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  15. How I Met Your Mother Season 3 Episode 15 - The Chain of Screaming
    7.8/10(4062 votes)

    #15 - The Chain of Screaming

    S3:E15

    After Marshall witnesses a work buddy get yelled at after handing in a report, he becomes paranoid that the same will happen to him.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Carter Bays, Craig Thomas

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  16. How I Met Your Mother Season 3 Episode 16 - Sandcastles in the Sand
    8.1/10(4454 votes)

    #16 - Sandcastles in the Sand

    S3:E16

    Robin's musical past emerges again as the group learns of someone named Simon from Robin's past. Barney searches for more Robin Sparkles memorabilia.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Kourtney Kang

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  17. How I Met Your Mother Season 3 Episode 17 - The Goat
    8.1/10(4137 votes)

    #17 - The Goat

    S3:E17

    Barney and Marshall have a discussion about "The Bro Code" because Barney has broken it and wants advice.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Stephen Lloyd

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  18. How I Met Your Mother Season 3 Episode 18 - Rebound Bro
    7.9/10(4035 votes)

    #18 - Rebound Bro

    S3:E18

    Barney gets a new wingman and Ted meets Stella's daughter.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Jamie Rhonheimer

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  19. How I Met Your Mother Season 3 Episode 19 - Everything Must Go
    7.5/10(4005 votes)

    #19 - Everything Must Go

    S3:E19

    When Barney and Abby realize that they have one thing in common - their mutual hatred of Ted - the "couple" decides to go to the bar to flaunt their new relationship in Ted's face.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Chris Harris

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  20. How I Met Your Mother Season 3 Episode 20 - Miracles
    8.5/10(4448 votes)

    #20 - Miracles

    S3:E20

    Ted is in a car accident that prompts Marshall to talk about miracles. Everyone flashbacks to prior moments in their lives.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Carter Bays, Craig Thomas

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Wait For It" is the best rated episode of "How I Met Your Mother" season 3. It scored 8.1/10 based on 4618 votes. Directed by Pamela Fryman and written by Carter Bays, Craig Thomas, it aired on 9/24/2007. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "We're Not from Here".